Incidence and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome after surgery: analysis of claims data from Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a rare complication after limb injuries. Early recognition of the symptomatology and interdisciplinary interventions are essential to prevent long-term disability and pain.

Objective

This article presents results on the incidence of CRPS after surgery in Germany and treatments used by patients with CRPS, using claims data from the BARMER, a German nationwide health care insurance.

Methods

A total of N = 85,862 BARMER patients with inpatient surgery on the upper or lower limb in 2018 were included. Patients with CRPS were identified by documented International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems -10 diagnosis within 12 months after surgery. For the same period, medication

SUBMITTER: Teichmuller K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581752 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature